Varies Widely. Survivors of trauma, incl. Sexual abuse, behave in all sorts of ways. Whether or not their behavior reflects their trauma depends on how they coped with it - incl. The stories they told themselves about it, stories they may have told others about it, etc. These stories capture how they made sense of the trauma & the meaning they gave it. How they coped likely also reflected the support they had.

No universal answer. Some people do adjust normally to abuse, and may not show any unsual behaviors. Some have specific or sexual functioning problems, and others suffer more disruptive disorders in terms of mood stability, ptsd symptoms or develop maladaptive persoanlity traits or disorders. Care must be taken not to assume abuse from current behavior. Treatement by psychologists and/or psychiatricst can help.

In the extreme. I agree with my colleagues answer. I would add that some victims of sexual trauma can become phobic of health sexuality (e.g. I had a patient with a history of sexual abuse who could not have any sexual relationship with her husband).
On the other extreme, victims of sexual abuse can become "hyper-sexual" meaning that they engage in extreme amount and/or type of sexual acting out that hurts them.

Therapy. With someone who is trained in working with victims of abuse and neglect. You also want to find someone that you can feel somewhat comfortable with. You can find a local psychologist here: locator.Apa.Org
ask about special experience in working with survivors of trauma and neglect. Be well.
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Treatment. Continue tpo provide your loving support. Assist him in seeking professional help from practiitioners experienced in treating ptsd, including a psychotherapist and a physician/other prescribing practitioner who may evaluate to determine if medication may be necessary.
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Easy does it. Be a good sib in every way. Do not try to do psychotherapy. Praise your brother when he talks about putting the past behind him or otherwise makes good life choices. Things may have been difficult for you also. Hatred and revenge are less helpful than looking to a brighter future. A mental health expert may be able to help your brother if he has not yet gotten a referral.
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Depends on the abuse. I have worked w/ 1000's of individuals who were abused as children. The range of outcomes is very diverse, depending on the type of abuse, the number of abusers, the severity of abuse (painfulness, intrusiveness, whether done under threats), innate resourcefulness of the victim, social support network, etc. Some children were so overwhelmed by the abuse they developed multiple personality dx.
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Disrupted regulation. The cause in these instances is hard to establish. However, intolerable emotional states during or following disruptive experiences, are handled by the child the best way he or she can come up with. These ways of handling painful realities can become ingrained and are frequently magical. In the adult this unrealistic way of handling realities can look defensive, dissociative or psychotic.
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Therapy. If you haven't worked through the multitude of feelings that arise from early sexual trauma then i recommend that. You can find a therapist here: http://www.Rainn.Org/get-help
you can also start forcing yourself to connect with others with the aim of meeting someone romantically. In general, when we do the thing we are afraid of then the anxiety goes down. Be well, .
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Yes! Early intervention with psychological help is very important. Long-term harm can occur if issues are not address and verbalized by the victim, who in some ways may even feel responsible.
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Therapy. With someone who is trained in working with victims of abuse and neglect. You also want to find someone that you can feel somewhat comfortable with. You can find a local psychologist here: locator.Apa.Org
ask about special experience in working with survivors of trauma and neglect. Be well.
Read more...

Treatment. Continue tpo provide your loving support. Assist him in seeking professional help from practiitioners experienced in treating ptsd, including a psychotherapist and a physician/other prescribing practitioner who may evaluate to determine if medication may be necessary.
Read more...

Easy does it. Be a good sib in every way. Do not try to do psychotherapy. Praise your brother when he talks about putting the past behind him or otherwise makes good life choices. Things may have been difficult for you also. Hatred and revenge are less helpful than looking to a brighter future. A mental health expert may be able to help your brother if he has not yet gotten a referral.
Read more...

Depends on the abuse. I have worked w/ 1000's of individuals who were abused as children. The range of outcomes is very diverse, depending on the type of abuse, the number of abusers, the severity of abuse (painfulness, intrusiveness, whether done under threats), innate resourcefulness of the victim, social support network, etc. Some children were so overwhelmed by the abuse they developed multiple personality dx.
Read more...

Disrupted regulation. The cause in these instances is hard to establish. However, intolerable emotional states during or following disruptive experiences, are handled by the child the best way he or she can come up with. These ways of handling painful realities can become ingrained and are frequently magical. In the adult this unrealistic way of handling realities can look defensive, dissociative or psychotic.
Read more...

Therapy. If you haven't worked through the multitude of feelings that arise from early sexual trauma then i recommend that. You can find a therapist here: http://www.Rainn.Org/get-help
you can also start forcing yourself to connect with others with the aim of meeting someone romantically. In general, when we do the thing we are afraid of then the anxiety goes down. Be well, .
Read more...

Yes! Early intervention with psychological help is very important. Long-term harm can occur if issues are not address and verbalized by the victim, who in some ways may even feel responsible.
Read more...